VISIT THE LIBRARY
Registration required for first-time researchers.
The library is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2024.
Library services are on pause in July and August, with remote services expected to resume in the fall.
LIBRARY HOURS & ADMISSION
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Friday | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Monday | CLOSED |
Contact Us
Phone: 212-547-0641
General email: library@frick.org
Getting Here
Visit the Frick Art Reference Library at 10 East 71st Street.
Transportation Information
- By Subway: 6 train to 77th Street at Lexington Avenue, or Q train to 72nd Street at Second Avenue.
- By Bus: northbound M1, M3, M4 to Madison Avenue and 74th Street, southbound M1, M3, M4 to Fifth Avenue and 75th Street.
- Citi Bike rental stations are located at 76th Street and Park Avenue, 72nd Street and Park Avenue, and 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue.
- Limited street parking is available. There are parking garages in the area.
What to Expect
- Effective March 31, 2022, visitors are no longer required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Appointments must be made in advance of your visit.
- Masks are strongly encouraged for all visitors.
- A six-foot distance must be maintained from others not in your party.
- Hand washing is encouraged. Hand sanitizer stands are located throughout the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the complete list of questions, see Library > FAQ.
The Library is open free of charge to visitors 13 years of age or older.
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Use of the Library requires registration. Library cards and temporary barcode numbers are for use by the individuals to whom they are issued. They are non-transferable. By accepting the cards or temporary barcode numbers, researchers agree to follow the policies of the Library.
Registration is required. To register, see the Registration Form.
See the Frick Art Reference Library Privacy Guidelines and The Frick Collection website Privacy Policy.
The Library is open to visitors 13 years of age or older. Therefore, young children and infants are not permitted.
Purses or bags that exceed the dimensions of 9” x 12” x 3” must be self-checked in the reading room. All laptop and camera cases must be self-checked. Luggage is not permitted and will not be checked.
All coats and other outerwear must be self-checked in the reading room.
Works of art are not permitted.
All food, drinks, candy, and gum are not permitted in the reading room and other public areas.
Digital cameras can be used in the reading room to photograph Library items. Please note that photography is not permitted in the art galleries.
The use of highlighters, sticky notes, or other office supplies is not permitted in the reading room. Any supplies needed in the general course of research are provided by the Library.
There is limited access to public computers that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Wireless internet access is available in the reading room for researchers who have computers with wireless capabilities. Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance with logging in to the Library's network. Please note that some internet content is blocked in order to reduce network traffic.